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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
M. BaStian, Agent.

For the "PrOtectiOn Oil Co., now established
in New Orleans, Galveston and Houston, at
wholesale and retail. Price per gallon deliv-
cred: UersOlcum, soc; Bear Creek, DC; ker-
oscne, 20C. The U. S. government uses
UersOleum. Try gallon and you will con-
tinue.
Also dealer in firewOod at Si.25 per cord, de-
livered. Office 2G w. Houston street, between
SOledad and Acequia streets. Telephone $40.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
The Deliphtf,I Isou,d laxative.

Syrup of Figs % q most agreeable and valu-
able family remedy, as II Is easily taken by
old and young, and is prompt and effective in
curing Habitual Constipation and the many
ills depending on a weak or inactive condition
of the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels. 1t acts
gently, strengthens the organs on which II
acts, and awskens them to a healthy activity
For sale by 4. KalteVer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
CONSUMPTION, Wasting Diseases.

And general debility. Doctors disagree as to
the relative value of Cod Liver Oil and HypO-
phOsphites; the one supplying strength and
flesh, the other giving nerve power, and act
ing as a tonic to the digestive and entire sys-
TEN But in ScOtt's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
with HypOphOsphites the two are combined,
and the effect is wonderful. Thousands who
have derived no permanent benefit from other
preparations have been cured by this. SCOTS
Emulsion is perfectly palatable and is easily
digested by those who cannot tolerate plain
Cod liver Oil
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

A BIG morning daily is talked OF at
Dallas, as that city does not fancy play
ing second fiddle to Dallas and regards
the Dallas News as merely an annex Of
its Galveston sister. Dallas would do
we'll to start a good republican daily.
There is room for such a journal. The
Dallas News, as a democratic daily, fills
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
CITYsSANITARY WORKS.

Office 419 Houston Street.
Barrels, privy vaults, cess-poOls re-
moved by the odOrless process, and sat
isfaotion guaranteed Have for sale all
kinds of disinfectants, and the only
odorless pump and tank in the city. Give
us trial. Telephone No. 1893. s lift
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
COrns and all Skin EruptiOns, positively cures
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Civ 4. DRESS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

--HoNoRs come crowding upon Messen-
ger Smith, the hero of the attempted
express robbery near FL Psso. That
sandy city has devised for him an ele-
CANT medal and San Antonio and Hous.
ton are waiting to do him honor. An
other example of a man who awOke one
morning and found himself famous.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

And the old folks laugh when they find thai
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy
syrup Of + gs, IL more easily taken and more
beneficial in its action than bitter nRuseous
medicines. It a most valuable remedy to
act on the bowels, TO cleanse the system, and
to d'spel colds, headaches and fevers. Manu-
San Francisco, Cal For sale by Il. KSlteysr s
Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
TO CORRESPONDENTS

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be accompanied by the name Of the author.
not necessarily for publication, but as evi-
dence nf good faith on the part Of the writer.
Write only on one side OF the paper, in plain
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bic tor 'he statements OF its correspondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

LATHAM, ALEXANDER & Co., of New
York, have laid the LIGHT under special
obligations for copy Of their Cotton
Book for 1887" 1t is a complete tie, concise
and practical cotton book, and as a work
of reference to cotton growers and deal
ers, is the most valuable published. It
contains the cotton movements and
fluctuations OF market for the past five
years, both in this country and in Eu-
rope; some valuable papers on cotton
prospects by a noted Liverpool cotton
man, and the regular annual review Of
the business Of the past cotton year. It's
tables are carefully prepared and will be
Invaluable to cotton brokers. The book
contains much valuable information be-
sides that oatalogued abOve-nOtably
the articles on cotton cloths; interstate
commerce act; ready reckOner for asoer-
tanning the cost Of cotton bales, the ia
bic ranging from one one-hundredth OF
cent to twenty cents a pound. The
little work is compact, printed or ele.
CANT paper, and is in every way credit
able TO its publishers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for children tcetnInF. 1t sOOthes
the child, softons the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind cole, and is the best remedy for
diarhwa' p cents bottle. 7.gly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

A stockholders meeting of the Bexar
Building and Loan association will be
held IN the hall over Harry Baum Il
Co.'S. store next Thursday, at Z o'clock
in the evening. III Is sc
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

We Have Received
Many new designs in fine toilet articles,
fancy goods, etc, and have many more
to follow. No shop worn goods 10 DO
disposed Of; everything fresh and new.
Prices reasonable.
RAGLAND & KENNEDY.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

ANOTHER ship from Naples arrives at
New York with four Gases of cholera on
board and ia permitted to reach upper
quarantine station before examination is
made. Had she been detained at lower
quarantine station until her condition
had been ascertained, the vigilance of
the New York harbor board Of health
might have been commended. This
ship, Britannia, Is sister to the Alesis. is
10 the same trade, sails from the same
port and it would naturally be suppos-
ed that she would have been detained
at the lower station until the health
condition Of her crew was ascertained
Upon a knowledge of the facts that
there were four cases of cholera on
board she was sent down to the lower
quarantine station.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
Business Chance.

Grocery and Suud~ics store, on railroad T.
miles from city. doing good cuisines: post
Office and express can be had if desired: for
sal cheap; owner going to Europe. Ask for
particulars. II
HambIeton, Hadley & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

THE trouble ia the X. of l.. executive
board IL temporarily tided over by the
refusal OF the assembly to make any
changes. Barry and Bailey, however,
are very obnoxious, aud their resigna-
ton alone can restore harmony TO the
executive council. No place for next
meeting has been selected but Indian
spolis stands the best chance Of securing
next session.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
THE Brownsville brute who outraged

The Brownsville brute who outraged
his little nine years old step-daughter
goes to the pen for thirty years. The
man who would do that is unfit to live
and the trouble OF watching his miser-
able carcase for thirty years is altogeth-
er an unnecessary burden upon the
state. There was a shorter way and a
better one.
IT costs fifty dollars for the fun of
heaving hot pancake at Mrs. CleVe-
land. as the st. Louis judge has just de.
termined in the case of Anna Lacks,
who slung the slap-jsck at the White
House mistress, on the st. Louis fair
grounds. Anna lacked judgment on the
fair ground and gets it in court.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
Wanted.

To hire a good WORK horse for his
feed. Enquire at
EMANUEL ABRAHAMS',
Cor. Military Plaza and Trevino Ave.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

GALVESTON reports three inches OF rain
yesterday and gale sweeping the coast
at the rate Of fortv-nlne miles an hour.
No vessels moving, some OF the railway
break-water gone, the approach to the
government jetty is submerged, no trains
leaving and wires down. IL was only a
very small section OF the cyclone, re-
ported in yesterdays telegraph columns,
which struck the city and no material
damage was done.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
Do You Want Comforting.

Nothing is more necessary or comfort
ing upon a winters night than q good
quilt or comforter, and the wise secure
them in time. At no place will they
find larger, better, or cheaper selec-
tion than at WOlfsOn's who have them at
prices ranging from 70 cents to So. II
YOU are needing that kind of an article
for winter, lust call around at WOlfsOn's
and you will be well satisfied with your
purchases.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

Assignee Sale.
Watches, diamonds, jewelry etc, will
be sold at q bargain. SAM c. BELL,
97-lm Assignee
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
CHAS. |. SAUER.
Successor to \. w. BOnynge.)
FIRE And MARINE
INSURANCE AGENT.
cox. HOUSTON 4. SOLEDAD SITS
Representing the following first
class Companies.

Representing the following first
class Companies.
Pennsylvania Fire ms Co., Philadelphia;
Niagara Fire Ins. Co., New York; Queen In
Surance Co., Liverpool, England; Sun Fire
Office, London, England; Norwich Union
Fire ms, Norwich, England; California Fire
ms Co., San Francisco; Sun Mutual ms. Co
New Orleans, La; Factors and Traders lns.
New Orleans, La, Commercial Fire ms Co.
of San Francisco; Union Fire ms. Co., of
New leland; British and Foreign Marine
Ins. Co.
Room No. SOledad Block,
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
AGENTS FOR TUE LIGHT.

ENTEuED At PusTOFFICE AT SAN ANTONIO,
TEEAs, As sECOND-CLAss MATTER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

MIR. John Riegel. the popular mix
OlOgist Of the Southern hotel bar. is the
hRppiest man in town. His wife pre-
scented him yesterday with lO-pound
girl.
Herman Corning, who has been alb
sent in Central City, n. NJ, for some
months. has returned to the city. He
emphatically denies the statement that
an Indian scare sent him home.
Miss Washington, delivery clerk at
the pOstOfIice, who has been absent from
duty through illness, has returned to
her post.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
Have You Cot Your Overcoat.

An OverCOat like a revolver amt Of
much use. but when you need it. you
want II like hades, bnt during the winter
season when the billiards. are hanging
round loose, an OvercOat becomes an
article Of necessity for comfort and
health. However, it is a luxury that
some can i'll afford. for at some places
fancy prices are charged that are too
heavy for the wOuld-be wearer. Wolf
sons however is the peoples Clothier
and therefore the place for OvercOats,
and in fact all articles OF clothing for
the people at the lowest possible price
These are made of good material, well
made and in the latest style and are
sold at One-third OF the price you would
pay an ordinary tailor. 1t will pay you
when you want anything in that line to
call at WOlfsOn's White Elephant Cloth
ing Emporium. There you will i'd any
article you want. at prices to suit you,
and the assistants will be glad to show
the articles to you in order that you
may Judge OF their merits and value;
whether it be In clothing gents furnish
ing goods, hats, boots, shoes, or any,
thing that gentleman or boy wears in
his every day attire.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
NON'N tFi

NONSN trihe with any Throat or
ANN Lung Disease. If you have
a Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Croupor WhooPing Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. It is a positive cure,
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and 50c
For Sale by Ragland q Kennedy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

THOSE glorious gushers over the absO-
lutte, those devOtees at the shrine OF the
lost cause, those dOters on the dOtard
Davis Of secession memOries-the Aus
tin Statesman and the Houston Post, are
debating the question of JEFF Davis pO-
litiCal standing in Texas. jeff has no
political standing anywhere. He is not
an American citizen. He is man with
out country and ii were wise to let
him remain in his nO-man's-land Let
the dead past bury Its dead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

Certainly They Should Have Them.
OF course now the winter is coming
on, ladies need pretty winter dresses,
fashionable wraps, comfortable cloaks,
in order that they may feel comfortable
and protect their fragile forms from the
billiards. chill which lays the seeds of
so many painful, If not fatal diseases.
Naturally do they want to get the new
styles at reasonable prices. No better
place can be found than at WOlfsOn's,
where can be seen the best of articles in
this way at unparalleled low prices.
The styles are the latest mode, the ma
terlsl good, the workmanship neat and
strong, and the fit perfect. This stock
Mr.. WOItsOn has selected with especial
care, and ladies should not fail TO call
round early and secure the best choice
In the beautiful designs that are now ex-
hibited. They will find that they can
procure good fashionable articles for a
little money.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
OSCAR llRdsrRoa. TT. aRAy.
BERGSTRON & GRAY,
Undertakers and Funeral Directors
Livery Stables and Hacks Connected.

s-Hacks Nos 10, IL, ls, Is, IA, 10. Under
tsker's office, "a Blum street, and Stables, op-
DUsits Merger Hotel. Bodies embalmed and
shipped 70 all points in the Union Only white
Hosrse In the city. Open day and night Tele
Obons No. Is
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

SoN-C the Children. They are es-
SNSS pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
For sale by Raglaud & Kennedy lY
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

Special rates given on lsrger space and ."ns
time Gc yertlGemonts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19
Bargains.--For Sale. For Rent,

lob PRGNTING-Of every description, done
y a. the LIGHT office. Satisfaction given
very time, or money refunded.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-19

SUBSCRIPTION, per year....-....... 50
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19

Let no unthinkirt=s man smile tEr smile
OF superiority al reCiiuls Of women :
toilet falsities. II there il a delusiou and
a snare, il is the broad breast uf a man.
What chapter of revelations i "A man in
a bathing suit. You may dance with him
all winter; y"u msy ice close pressed 10
his beating heart in the wild toboggan
flight; yuu may watch his shoulders Wis
Wis nj whist or progressive euchcr: but.
girls. You will he as ignorant a. hears til
you meet him bare legged in the san!
some summer morning. The FITNESS of
undersh'rts, the three ply starch Of a
''biitTi shirt front. the Innings and padd-
in2S and material Of vest. the Innings
and Iacings and padding and material of
an under vcSt-the quilting and Innings
and tacings and paddings and material Of
an outside garment and perhaps n liver
pad and a porous plaster buried beneath
the whole will be gone. Then You will
find Augustus John pure aud simple:
well, simple. You may lie sure Where he
then the anatomical charms that erst
while woke an envious thrill in your peri
cardium: EChowill nd' answer. w here
If it's n half witted echo il Will say, In
the bath house. Hanging on nails are
the brave impulses, the manly intrepidity.
the masculine virility that have attracted
you. The plain unyarnished John is out
side the whole business SplaShin~ around
in the water. 80 wait Till the summer
girls. before y"U fret over yuur sCrawni-
hess. The warni July days will show YOU
companions in misfortune. e.-"U Uncle Rill'
in Chicago Herald.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19

II has been Il mooted question for some
time as TO whether bananas could he sue
cessfully raised in this state or not The
tree is native Of tropical countries and
furnishes an important article of food
The pulp when ripe is of u luscious taste,
and is eaten either raw or fried in slices
Every steamer or sailing vessel that comes
To this port fiurn Panama or the Hawaiian
islands brings lary. con~igHments OF this
luscious fruit. which sells readily at re
muneratiVe figures For some time past
what has been known ~ the giant banana
has been grown in this state Ii has
grown as fast as in the tropics, and bears
a leaf forty feet long. About year ago
lady who lived for many years in the
Hawaiian islands and who is now settled
III the foothills about two and Lalf miles
from Los GataS. Santa Clara county. no
ticing that the climate WAS similar 10 that
sf her island home. sent down for quan-
tity Of plants and sci them out rs an eN-
pertinent They have thriven remarkably
well. ana give every prospect of hearing
an abundant crop Of the fruit during the
coming seasOn.-San Francisco Call
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19
happened to mention his departure.

happened to mention ms departure.
by the by" ! added. as we parted,
''you have never come tu see my picture
by Henry Brown, ~ You promised II
you do not trust my taste You do your
husbands, and he saw and marveled
at il T."
"GOu have never asked ME again, - said
Mrs. Van Gulden, quite in her usual vein.
Ask us to tea; let nobody else interrupt,
and We will give you our opinion hear, -
she turned and said word or two To the
servant, Il hear that this painter, Brown
is very strong. indeed-quite an original
mar in his way
He is, So answered l. wondering
what these good people would think if
should tell them Of that scene before the
picture and describe the way in which
Henry Browns lean hands writhei and
his steslthy body undulated as he told me
about his poor friends poor friend "
The GOrdenS came one afternoon, and
when we We're cnsconCed with ii cup of
tea apiece | called their attention To the
Indian veil that covered a large frame
How coquetsiSh Of you exclaimed
Mrs Van Gorden. You do not want
the dramatic moment 10 he anticipated
and spoiled by the vcrirst hair, do you,
,Vii N'a AllltAN II II llttt VI ullll, my
DEAR
Il do. do" said Gorlen, getting up,
but | shall not stay to see the curtain
rise; it will be more intense without
third person. I've a telegram 10 send
and will be back inside Of twenty min
utes"
We sat in silence. looking toward the
Indian veil, and a certain embarrassment
occurred. iniaginal l.Ia huya Of S..lf
sciousness embodied HE and perhaps made
itself felt with Mrs. Van Gorden She
appeared 10 be trying to speak, for her
mouth would move little and then he at
rest fancied she was trying to ask me
something abCut Henry Brown. Finally
she said
why did he 60 tO Europer'
Who go to Europe"
why, how foolish l am! | mean-the
painter-what is his usme,-of Your mys-
terious landscape
was opening my mouth TO say did not
know, and 10 add that generally when
Brown said he was going he did not go,
and when he swore nothing could bulge
him, then he was sure TO fiit--l was just
opening my mouth when the door opened
and in he walked with that gait shat is so
like the movement of a serpent. | sprang
up and whipped the curtain of my land
scape. II was Madonna whose features
were those of Mrs. Van Gorden
The latter sat looking from the picture
TO the artist with frozen face. but eyes
brilliant with anger, contempt, indigna-
ton. Brown saw that some one was
there, bowed. and was all ready with his
usual look of surprise aud his usual re-
mark nj variance with hi. raal sentiments
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19
The LnndoH Dog Prddler.

There is no more familiar sight ia out
door London than the dog pe'dler. Per-
hapS il is because we are fond Of English
fashions that he has got To he 80 common
here. Broadway, Fifth avenue and Fonr-
teenth and Twenty-third streets are daily
populOus in the way of bargains. IL IS
hardly safe 10 invest in this street stock, If
you are not an expert, and expect good
and pure blood. Now and then. however.
the man who is wise in canine character
may pick up a bargain Tho peddler,
always begin al a top price and drop. An
offer must he very low one for them To
refuse it, and if their stock is honestly
come by their profits cannot lie eNtraya-
Gant.-Alfred Trumble in New York
News.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19

Mrs. fh"'h" thesley. Peterson. Clay Co..
Iowa, II lis the following remarkable story,
the truth III which il vouchai tor by the
residents Of the town: Il am =. years old.
have been troubled with kidney complaint
and lamencSS for many years; could not
dress myself without help. Now an free
from all pain and soreness, and am able Ia
ito all my own hnus-wOrk. owe my
thanks To Electric Bitters tor having re-
newed my youth, and removed completely
all disease and pain" Try bottle. only
10 cents, AT ChaS. ludInw N Co.'S drug
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19
LOCAL NOTICES,


Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teethlng. is the prescription Of one of
the best female nurses aud physicians in
the United States, and has been used for
years with neyeT-fsiling success by millions
OF mothers for their children. During the
process OF teething its value is incalculable.
Il relieves the child from pain. cures dysen-
terry and darrhGa. gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving ..eaith to the
child il reStsthe mother Price CSC a bottle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19
Scotland. SCIENTIFIC Work.

Mr.. John Murray, Of the Challenger
expedition, recently said, in the Royal So
cicty of Edinburgh, that lac questioned
whether any country in the world, taking
its size into consideration, could show a
better record of scientific work or greater
mass of scientific literature than Scotland
during the past ten or twenty Years. -
Pubiic OpiIion.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19

What a luxury is a hath in summer.
Surely, but greater luxury is clear head
in winter; Just when almost everybody is
SneeZIng and snnitiing with cold in the.
head. But when you are attacked use EIy's
Cream Balm. Ii cures colds in the head.
and what is better. it cures the worst cases
OF chronic catarrh and hay fever. Not n
liquid, not Snutf. Pleasant Ia use Quick
relief. Radical cure.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-19
New Nork's Electric Clocks.

A large amount of capital is invested in
electric clock corporations in New York
There have been half a dozen or more
styles Of electric clocks since their manu-
facture was begun about 1885. one of the
latest being clock of obliging pattern
which winds itself every twelve hours by
an eiectri" motor IL comes as near per-
petual motion as any machinery after
fruitless struggle of many years has been
able 10 get-Amos J. Cummings i'll Pho
heel Press